The Holiday Waste Surge: How to Keep Cities Clean During Peak Season

The holiday season creates a perfect storm for municipal waste challenges: higher purchasing, increased packaging, more social gatherings, and frequent residential clean-outs. For municipalities, this period often results in overflowing bins, strained collection routes, and increased public complaints. Strategic holiday waste management is essential to keep cities clean, safe, and operational.

As a leading trash can manufacturer, Securr provides durable, scalable solutions to help public works departments handle seasonal demand with confidence.

Why Holiday Waste Surges Happen

1. Increased Household Waste

Gift packaging, shipping materials, disposable plates, and party supplies dramatically increase residential trash volume.

2. Higher Organic Waste Levels

Holiday meals and gatherings generate more food waste, creating odor, pest, and sanitation concerns if not contained properly.

3. Seasonal Travelers

More visitors in public spaces means fuller street bins and recycling stations, requiring more frequent servicing.

4. Recycling Contamination Spikes

Without clear guidance, residents often toss non-recyclables—like ribbons, plastic film, or food-soiled items—into recycling carts.

Municipal Trash Collection Strategies for Peak Season

1. Increase Collection Frequency in Target Zones

Focus on neighborhoods with historically high holiday output. Supplement regular schedules with temporary collection boosts.

2. Deploy Extra Trash and Recycling Capacity

Cities can prevent overflow by adding temporary receptacles in parks, downtown districts, and transportation hubs. Durable, vandal-resistant bins from a trusted trash can manufacturer like Securr ensure long-lasting performance.

3. Improve Public Communication

Educate residents through mailers, city websites, and social media. Provide:

• Holiday pickup schedules

• Recycling do’s and don’ts

• Drop-off locations for oversized or hazardous waste

4. Use Data From Previous Years

Route optimization based on peak-volume data helps cities deploy labor and equipment efficiently during the busiest weeks.

Seasonal Recycling Tips for Residents

Cities can reduce contamination and improve material recovery rates by promoting these best practices:

• Flatten cardboard boxes to save bin space

• Remove ribbons, bows, and glitter before recycling wrapping paper

• Rinse containers to avoid food contamination

• Recycle string lights at designated e-waste locations

• Compost food waste when possible

• Reuse bags, gift boxes, and packing materials

Securr Product Highlight: A Reliable Solution for Peak Season Waste

To keep public spaces clean during the holiday surge, municipalities need containers that can withstand high usage, heavy loads, and exposure to harsh winter conditions. Securr, a leading trash can enclosure manufacturer, provides best-in-class durability and functionality.

⭐ Featured Product: Securr Outdoor Trash or Recycle Cart Garage – CG65

Holds one 65-gallon poly cart | Solid-body construction

Perfect for municipalities, parks, transit stations, and commercial districts, the CG65 model offers:

• Rugged steel construction for maximum durability

• Secure enclosure that reduces contamination and animal intrusion

• Clean, modern design suitable for high-visibility public environments

• Compatibility with standard city trash and recycling carts

• Easy maintenance, especially during peak holiday waste periods

Contact Securr

📞 Call: 888.671.7066
📧 Email: sales@securr.com

How Securr Supports Municipal Waste Management Year-Round

As a trusted partner to cities across the country, Securr helps municipalities:

• Expand waste containment capacity

• Reduce overflow-related complaints

• Improve recycling participation

• Enhance the aesthetics of public spaces

• Deploy cost-effective, long-lasting waste solutions

Whether preparing for the holidays, festival season, or everyday public use, Securr offers customizable options for every city’s needs.